四分律行事鈔資持記 2.720

2.720

In the explanation: "one-sixteenth"—an ancient record says: that is, one small coin today, because one ancient large copper coin of that country was worth sixteen. "One portion or one thread" cites the extreme minimum to serve as the benchmark. The Daśādhyāya[-vinaya] has three types. The Dharmaguptaka[-vinaya] only lacks increasing color; "broad, long, and durable" refer to the measure and the price.